Catch Up

Comprehensive plan should streamline bureaucracy

A plan that will determine where growth in International Falls is likely to occur and develop a strategy for wetland protection and mitigation is moving forward.
David Serrano of Arro of the North reported to the International Falls City Council Monday that development of a comprehensive wetland protection and management plan for the city is on schedule.

Staff with Voyageurs National Park Saturday began removing hazard markers and regulatory buoys.
In addition, VNP staff remind hunters that hunting and trapping of any type or manner are prohibited on national park lands and all waters within the boundary of the park. Park rangers enforce the hunting and trapping prohibition under federal regulations, which carry a maximum penalty up to $10,000 and/or six months in jail for misdemeanor violations and $20,000 and/or five years in jail with forfeiture of hunting equipment for felony violations.

Coming off a third straight championship in the Bigfork Tournament, the Littlefork-Big Falls Vikings suffered one of its most disappointing defeats of the fall in a 3-2 loss Monday at Tower Soudan.
L-BF erased a 2-0 deficit, but lost in five games (25-13, 25-19, 9-25, 18-25, 15-7).
After losing the Northern Lakes Conference championship on Thursday to Nashwauk-Keewatin, the Vikings rebounded with three victories Saturday to grab the Bigfork Tournament title.

To the editor,
Does it really matter where our so called enemies are from? It is all based on lies anyway. Why should we believe anything we are told about enemies being from the Middle East or anywhere else when we are told nothing but lies to justify war anywhere so far? The basic problem seems to me to be war itself and the propaganda that goes with it. War has always been a means to bolster failing economies world wide.

Where did that post go?
Was it a Web site post that was irrelevant to the topic of the thread, was abusive or threatening, or was posted by an author who provided false information about their identity? It has been unpublished.
Many members of our online community have wondered what has happened on our Web site after seeing a post or a thread, only to find that it is gone later.
Last week, one of the new posters to our online community gave us a bit of a mystery to solve.

Minnesota Chamber of Commerce says mood will carry over to legislature session

Minnesota businesses are increasingly pessimistic about the economy and the challenges it poses for their operations, according to a survey of business owners and managers commissioned by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.
Companies cited high taxes as the biggest barrier to doing business in Minnesota.

Nancy LaVigne has been named the permanent director of Home Care for the Good Samaritan Society of International Falls.
LaVigne, a member of the staff of the Good Samaritan Society skilled nursing center for the past eight years, had served as interim director since July, and plans to expand and grow GSS home care services.

The University of Minnesota Horse Team is offering a fall regional horse owner education program in Bemidji from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Northwest Technical College (doors open at 12:30 p.m). The program will offer researched based information and knowledgeable speakers identified specifically for that region by a committee of local horse experts and enthusiasts. 
Speakers for these programs include University of Minnesota faculty, local veterinarians, and horse professionals. Topics and speakers for the program include:

10 YEARS AGO
Friends and relatives are invited to help celebrate Irene Hallin’s 80th birthday tomorrow, 3 to 7 p.m., Hampton Court Community Room.

25 YEARS AGO
There will be an open house tomorrow in honor of the 25th wedding anniversary of Shirley and Phil Arnold, 2 to 6 p.m., dance at 8 p.m., at the Elks Hall.
Ray Maki, 62, missed less than a week of work during his 35-year career with Boise Cascade. The millwright recently retired from his leadman position at the Sidings Plant.

40 YEARS AGO

The Koochiching County District Court has determined that the following people are in contempt of court for nonpayment of child support. They may be subject to jail time and other sanctions if specific conditions imposed by the District Court order are not followed:
Ronald Kingbird, International Falls; Farrell Kingbird, International Falls; Fred Lane Jr., International Falls; Ronald McBride, St Paul; Bruce Munro, Valley City, N.D.; Jacob Newell, International Falls; Donald Parmeter, St Paul; Phillip Sawyer, International Falls; Shawn Strand, International Falls.

International Falls Police Department
Hit and run: Lydia C. Lagat, 214 Fourth Ave., reported Thursday that her vehicle was struck while it was parked at Second Street and Fourth Avenue West, causing damage to the front headlight area of the driver’s side.
Dog bite: A dog owned by Erin E. Barlage, 701 19th St. E., bit Emily Underdahl, 8, 5747 County Road 77, Friday causing a severe injury to Underdahl’s head while Underdahl was visiting Barlage’s residence, according to a police report. Underdahl sought medical attention.

Taco supper
A taco supper will be served at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Moose Lodge.

Arts session
The Perpich Center for Arts will conduct an information session for educators, students, and parents interested in the Arts High School at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Duluth Comfort Suites/Canal Park, 408 Canal Park Drive. Call 763-591-4710 or 800-657-3515 for reservations or visit www.pcae.k12.mn.us for more information.

Curling basics

TODAY
International Early Iron Car Club, 283-9773, 807-274-2345.
Flu shot clinic, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., International Mall.
St. Paul Lutheran Church Men’s Breakfast, 8:30 a.m., Barney’s Family Restaurant.
Boise Cascade retirees and former employees — paper test, beater room and ChemLab, 9 a.m., Barney’s Family Restaurant.
Falls Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, 10 a.m., hospital.
Falls Hunger Coalition Food Shelf open, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 1000 Fifth St.
Falls High School Class of 1943, 11:30 a.m., Barney’s Family Restaurant.
Bingo, 1 p.m., (must be 18), Koochiching County Senior Center.

Today’s game
Volleyball
L-BF at Tower-Soudan, 7 p.m.

Tuesday’s games
Volleyball
Deer River at L-BF, 7 p.m.
Grand Rapids at I. Falls, 7 p.m.
Orr at Indus, 5:45 p.m.

Wednesday’s game
Volleyball
Northland at RRCC, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday’s games
Volleyball
Mountain Iron-Buhl at L-BF, 7 p.m.
Northome-Kelliher at Indus, 4:45 p.m.
Girls Swimming
Thief River Falls at I. Falls, 4:30 p.m.
Cross Country
TBD at I. Falls in Hial Pike Invitational, TBD

Friday’s games
Football
Mesabi Academy at L-BF, 7 p.m.
I. Falls at Hibbing, 7 p.m.

Saturday’s game
Volleyball

Myron “Mynie” Konnon Haglund, age 87, Marshfield, Wis., died peacefully Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2008, at the Marshfield Care Center.
A memorial service was conducted at 11 a.m. today, Monday, Oct. 6, at Faith Lutheran Church, Marshfield. Pastor Tricia Turner officiated. Military rites were conducted at Faith Lutheran Church following the service.
Entombment took place in McMillan Memorial Gardens Cemetery Mausoleum.
The family received relatives and friends at the church Monday from 10 until service time.

Kenneth Duncan MacKenzie, age 50, of International Falls, Minn., died suddenly Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at his home.
He was born April 2, 1958, at Virginia, Minn. He moved to International Falls in 1988 and went to work for Bildrite.
Ken was united in marriage to the former Sandra Yvonne Baron on Sept. 2, 1989.
He presently was employed with Falls Memorial Hospital where he worked in the maintenance department. Ken was extremely proud of working for Falls Memorial Hospital; he chaired the Falls Memorial Hospital Foundation’s “Prisms” Committee.

The International Falls Area Gateway Corridor Task Force has reviewed final designs and is seeking public comment before starting an implementation phase.
The task force is working to create an attractive, tourist friendly feel to U.S. Highway 53, and Minnesota Highway 11 east access points to Rainy Lake and Voyageurs National Park. The list of projects includes improvements to aesthetics, pedestrian safety, connectivity, economic impact and community character.
View the gateway project in detail and comment online at www.arrowheadplanning.org/gateway.

The Koochiching County Board is expected to hold a public hearing on a road vacation requested by the Northwoods Bible Church when it meets Tuesday.
The board meeting is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. in the courthouse boardroom.
The public hearing is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m.
The church, located in Ray, is requesting a portion of Unorganized Township Road 179 to be vacated for use by the church as a parking lot. The county has received from Ray residents several letters both in favor and against the request.

The International Falls Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a public candidate forum at 6 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Rainy River Community College.
All area residents are welcome. Candidates seeking the following offices will be represented at the forum: Minnesota House District 3A, Koochiching County commissioner candidates, International Falls City Council candidates.
The event will also be broadcast live on radio station KSDM (104.1 FM). The event will be hosted by well-known radio news anchor and reporter, Jerry Franzen of KGHS/KSDM.

Big third quarter powers Rails past FHS

The Broncos came in fired up for Friday’s Homecoming contest against Proctor, but the Rails spoiled the celebration with a 37-21 victory at Sports Stadium.
The Rails, who have won four in a row after opening the season 0-2, scored a late touchdown in the first half to take a 21-7 lead and opened it up in the third, finishing the quarter up 34-7.
“It’s a big mental turning point,” Broncos coach Stuart Nordquist said about the late first-half score. “Should’ve never happened. Was a big breakdown by a couple of individuals.”